Grass Roots Books & Music, established in 1971, is a locally-owned, independent bookstore in downtown Corvallis. We carry an extensive range of carefully chosen fiction and nonfiction, music CDs, greeting cards, stationery, and magazines. We are book people, and that means we are always interested in finding the perfect book for you! Stop by anytime to get a personalized recommendation. We are open, rain or shine, every day of the week! Can't find what you're looking for on the shelves? We are happy to special order it. We place orders several times a week, and special orders often arrive in 24 hours! We hope you will come by and visit us at 227 SW 2nd in Downtown Corvallis and experience the wonderful social experience that books offer.

The Grass Roots Story

Grass Roots essentially grew from the First Alternative Food Co-op and the desire for access to practical information for a healthy, happy and fulfilling lifestyle. We wanted to teach people how to grow & cook good food, raise a healthy and rewarding family, and to seek self-awareness and understanding.

Slowly, as our friends matured, raised families, settled into their careers and developed their interests, we broadened our inventory to emphasize quality literature, non-fiction and inspiring kid’s books.

As we have grown and changed over the years, we have always made every effort to never take our community’s support for granted and to always seek to deserve their loyalty. When Borders first came to town, we hosted a Town Hall meeting to explain the values of local ownership and independently operated businesses. Because of the resulting overwhelming support, we went on to organize and found the Corvallis Independent Business Alliance (CIBA).